ZOPFI, Janet Louise December 22, 1947 - November 1, 2018 Passed away peacefully at home at the age of 70 after a challenging final chapter contending with ALS. Beloved mother of Pierce Allen (Nicole) and Derek Allen (Jennifer Guy), and grandmother of Dale, Cooper, Adelaide, Mackenzie and Paige. She is survived by her beloved dog, Chico, and a warm community of friends who comforted her during her illness. Janet was predeceased by her parents Robert and Margaret, and her long list of canine and feline family to whom she was devoted, including Gretchen, Heidi, Katrinka, Dyka, Piglet, Niosi, Wednesday, Mushroom, Baci, Monte, Tobasco and Frankie. Janet was an avid amateur billiards player, a blues lover and member of the Toronto Blues Society. She loved to dance, enjoyed gardening and the Blue Jays. Friends and family are invited to Montgomery's Inn, 4709 Dundas Street West, Etobicoke, ON, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 17, 2018 for an informal memorial gathering and celebration of Janet. In lieu of flowers, and in accordance with her wishes, donations to Coveted Canines dog rescue organization or the ALS Society of Canada would be greatly appreciated.
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Janet was simply my best friend - I will love you always and miss your forever, Zoppie.
Sharon Wyman
November 14, 2018
Janet was a kind soul and she loved her music. That's why she spent so much time enjoying the live blues scene. She was also a political creature and sided with those who wanted to bring more compassion to politics. I always heard from her after airing Mississippi Fred McDowell on radio. She loved Fred and saw him in a coffee house back in her teen years. As benevolent as she was, Janet inspired the kindness in those around her as is shown on these pages. Her warmth and enthusiasm will be missed by all in the music scene in our town and beyond. Life comes and goes. It's precious and we could savour every drop even as it is finite for all of us. Janet would want us to look around at our acquaintances and friends and treasure them now, while we still can, even as we treasure the memory of those gone on before.
November 13, 2018
My dearest Janet
In the last months of your life, when others would have been bitter and sad or would have turned away from the world, you embraced it. With grace and dignity and your trademark inclusive love, you continued to welcome and delight in every visitor, every phone call, every message. It was a privilege to share your last months with you and to share our stories, our dreams and hopes. Your legacy was pure love. May you be dancing with a renewed spirit and may your compassionate heart be never forgotten.
Jo-Ann Daponte
November 12, 2018
My condolences to Janet's family and friends. Janet's kindness and beautiful spirit made a lasting impression. I will miss our long chats that always made my day brighter.
Allison Sletcher
November 12, 2018
The Universe was a much kinder, gentler, loving, beautiful place with you in it Janet. You were one of the first people I met when I moved to the City so many years ago now. I was dancing alone at the SKY and when I looked up, I saw you had joined me. We became friends and DANCING QUEENS. Your love for your family, two legged and four resonated like warmth from the sun. You were and are LOVE. The world was a better place with you in it. May the love that lives on in the hearts who loved you and whom you loved keep that warmth and glow forever. I love you Janet. Peace.Love.Light
Pamela Tena Dancing Queen
November 8, 2018
We of Kirkwood High School Class of 1965 send condolences to Janet's famil and hope your many many happy memories will help you in your sadness. It's not fair that Janet had to suffer from ALS, but now at least she is not suffering - small solace to us left behind. She was a friend in our girlhood and a continual correspondant for many years, especially thru Facebook ... very best wishes,
Leslie Vander Meulen Richards
Chesterfield, MO
November 7, 2018
Sadness and emptiness cannot Im sure begin to describe the depths of your sorrow . Please remember that our thoughts and prayers are with you. With your faith and your family you will be ok...Just keep that wonderful smile on Janet's face be the image we have of her . God Bless....deepest sympathies
Bob Quance
November 7, 2018
My deepest condolences to Janet's family and friends. I find it hard to accept that my kind and loving neighbor is no longer. no words can describe how I miss her comforting and kind words, her laughter, her pets, and loving soul. Rest in peace my dearest friend and neighbor. I love and miss you lots.
Stephanie S.
November 7, 2018
I only got to spend a little bit of time with Jan - once when she came to visit Pierce Nicole, Cooper and Dale in NYC and when I went up to Toronto to visit them. I really enjoyed Jan's company and conversation. Her love of live music, particularly the blues was impressive! We also shared photos, news, articles, cartoons and funny stories on Facebook and Instagram, so we did get to be a part of each other's lives a bit... and I am glad for it.
Amy Peters
November 5, 2018
Jan was my sister-in-law,and I always thought there would be endless chances to meet, or to go dancing with her, or just to talk on the phone. And in the end to visit her and give her a hug. She was a truly loving being without malice to anyone.
Joan Allen
November 5, 2018
Your face always lit up the room. Your kindness and sweetness, undeniable! The planet was a better place because of you. Everyone who knew you knows this to be true Janet. You are an example of love and humanity... compassion and goodness. Never petty, negative or judgmental. The music community loves you. I love you. I'm so glad to have known you. You're golden.
Robin B
November 5, 2018
Janet was part of my life she was amazing women I will miss her dearly my thoughts and prays are with her always
Margaret wells
November 5, 2018
I was grateful to have had the privilege of knowing Janet and was fortunate to have spent time with her at various venues... always smiling and full of life. She was a lovely woman and will definitely be missed.
My sincere condolences go out to her family.
Des Brown
November 5, 2018
My condolences to Janet's friends and family. I have fond memories of seeing her at blues gigs and festivals, always dancing and smiling. RIP Janet (Shakey)
Wayne Dagenais
November 5, 2018
Dance on sweet Lady, your smile will be missed
November 5, 2018
RIP dear cousin. This was not the way we planned our life way back when we were young. Pierce, Derek and family - she loved you so much and was so proud of you. Janet- I hope you are at peace with no pain. I love you. I shall miss our "Nana Bragging Rights". All my love, Norma
November 5, 2018
Janet was amazing person always happy light harted .she will be missed .
Linda Boardman
November 5, 2018
Sweet and lovely Janet, who inspires me to love others consistently (with genuine integrity). My friend since we met in 6th grade. My sincere condolences especially to Derek and Pierce, along with their wives and children. I am lucky to have visited Toronto in September, 2016, and recently in October, 2018.
Patricia Ciapciak
November 5, 2018
Sadly I never got to spend as much time with Jan as I would have liked. Our grandchildren will miss Nana Jan.
Nana Evie
November 5, 2018
Evie Peters
November 5, 2018
She was a soul sister to me. She was one of a kind.
: warm, kind, shinny personality, a free spirit and a true friend . I am so grateful to have shared parts of my journey with Janet.
My sincere sympathies to Pierce, Derek & their families. I know how much she adored all of you.
Lucie Dufault
November 4, 2018
To Janet's family and the rest of her friends, I pray you take solace in the many memories you have of this special lady. We are trying. Janet touched your soul when you met her. She was loving, forgiving, thoughtful, generous and she was FUN! She knew how to live life and she lived it to the fullest. I met her doing what else but DANCING! She was also always supportive. I think she was the first friend to buy our book for her grandchildren. She was a tremendous support and was always there when you needed her. We tried to be there for her when she needed us. Derek and Pierce, thank you and your families for sharing your amazing Mom with us. Although we are saddened by this tragic loss, our hearts are full knowing she is on the other side, in peace and no longer suffering.
Love eternally,
Denise Byers & Danielle Gray
Denise Byers
November 4, 2018
My heart is heavy to have just found this out. I had the priveledge of meeting Janet about 8 or 9 yrs ago. at the Harp in Port Credit. We hit it off, and became FB friends and have kept in touch of and on on FB. I'm sad to see that she has gone, My heart goes out to her family, grandchildren and her most loved 4 legged furry friends, who she was totally crazy about. Janet you have left a place in my heart because of your kindness and caring and just being the most beautiful humanitarian Ever. I pray that you will have total peace in the arms of God. He said that he would prepare a place for us all. May you be at peace and rest. Love always, and will never forget..Love Reta Harris Bickerstaff.♥♥
November 4, 2018
We are so very sorry to hear this news. Lots of people knew before we did so, we'll keep Janet in our memories and heart. May she be at peace with all of those who loved and knew her on the Other Side as I believe we all go. She and her family and dogs are all re-united again.
Jamie & Karl Hull
November 4, 2018
Wanda & Tony
November 4, 2018
Wanda & Tony
November 4, 2018
Wanda & Tony
November 4, 2018
Derek and Pierce and family,
Please accept our deepest condolences. May you all find PEACE in your hearts at this time of loss.
Janet was loved by so many. May her beautiful soul soar!
With love,
The Koury Girls
Cindy, Jessica, Rebekah and Sarah Koury
November 4, 2018
My Heart is broken. You were my sunshine, dancing queen and sweetest spirit, soul to so many. You will forever in my heart. I love you! My condolences to family and friends. Soar and Dance in comfort now Sweet Angel.
Kimberly Mallett
November 4, 2018
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